Arab countries secured 146 foreign maritime transport projects worth nearly $4 billion over the past 23 years, with five countries - Egypt, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Mauritania - accounting for 114 projects, according to a report by Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corp (Dhaman).
Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth compared to 2024.